We revitalized an iconic Patagonia staple and gave it a more modern silhouette. Constructed of organic cotton and a touch of spandex, these shorts are ready to hit the trail. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

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For decades these classic shorts have played a part in basecamp antics, teenager farm jobs and dry walling friend’s first houses. This season we made them better with an updated, modern fit and sturdy 97% organic cotton with 3% spandex for stretch. The straight waist has belt loops and zippered, double needle fly construction with a metal button closure. A classic Stand Up Shorts® front pocket design features double-needle top stitching for added durability. Back pockets have crescent moon–shaped openings with hook-and-loop closures to secure lighter, lip balm and hair tie. Inseam is 3".

Fair Trade Certified™

We pay a premium for every Fair Trade Certified item that carries our label. That extra money goes directly to the workers at the factory, and they decide how to spend it. The program also promotes worker health and safety and social and environmental compliance, and encourages dialog between workers and management.

Organic Cotton

In 1996, with an increased awareness of the dangers of pesticide use and synthetic fertilizers in growing conventional cotton, we began the exclusive use of organically grown cotton in all of our cotton products.

The quality of organic cotton is equal to or better than conventionally grown cotton, yet organically grown methods support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, improve the quality of soil and often use less water. Growing organically takes more time, requires more knowledge and skill, and, for now, costs more. But it’s worth it.

To ensure we are buying cotton that is organic as defined by the USDA’s National Organic Program, we require numerous certificates issued by an accredited third-party certification body for every step of the supply chain, from farm to factories.